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say grace

idiom
Meaning

To recite a prayer of invocation or thanksgiving at meal time.


Examples
SIMPLE

We always say grace before we eat dinner.

CONTEXTUAL

The family gathered around the table and waited for the grandfather to say grace.

COMPLEX

After the guests were seated, the host bowed his head to say grace, offering a moment of quiet gratitude for the meal.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    fall from grace

    To fall from one's current social position to something lower, to lose one's prestige, status or power.

  2. 02

    final say

    The right to make a final decision.

  3. 03

    have a say

    To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.

  4. 04

    I'd say

    It is my estimate or opinion.

  5. 05

    I'll say

    Used to indicate emphatic agreement

  6. 06

    let's not and say we did

    Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.

  7. 07

    needless to say

    Clearly, obviously.

  8. 08

    say again

    "What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.

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